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     Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ His Social Security Number was 229-14-4335.⁷ He was born on November 24, 1922 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,3,8,9,10,5 He married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,11,3 Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on November 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence married Peggy Jean Francisco on July 31, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence and Peggy Jean Francisco were divorced on September 26, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence died on May 13, 2001 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 78.^1,7,4,10 He LAWRENCE, Thurston Earl, (Big Buddy) 78, of Salem, died Sunday, May 13, 2001. A native of Floyd, and had lived in Salem most of his life, he retired in 1986 from General Electric where he worked as a machinist. He was a member of the Thaxton Baptist Church and was also a World War II Army Veteran and received a Purple Heart. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends and was also a member of the Salem Penguin Club. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Buddy Fleming and Connie Lawrence, Salem, Guy Thomas and Rhonda Lawrence, Bedford; a daughter, Charlotte L. Bryant; grandchildren, Christie, Scottie, Trey, Taylor, Courtney and Joshua; and two great-granddaughters. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 2 p.m. in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Jeff Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Sherwood Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home, 389-5441. on May 14, 2001.¹

     Kerry Clay Lawrence Kerry Lawrence, Aug 16, 1952 - Jan 27, 2025. Kerry Clay Lawrence, age 72, of Roanoke, VA passed away peacefully Monday, January 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. From an early age, it was clear that Kerry was an artist. She loved to write, as evidenced by the countless journals she left behind. Her writing skills and creativity led to a highly successful career in advertising, culminating in the coveted Addy Award for Best in Show. Kerry may have been short in stature and soft-spoken, but her written words could roar! Later in life, Kerry found fulfillment in floral design and arrangement. It brought her great joy to share beauty with those around her. Kerry's love for animals was equally strong: from a Garfield-sized cat named Boogerman to her beloved Too-Too, her pets provided much companionship over the years. Kerry is survived by her loving daughter Katie Griggs (husband Joe), granddaughter Isis, sister Robin Combs (husband Gary), and brother Chris Conner (wife Barbara). Her memory also lives on in many other family members and friends. Kerry was preceded in death by her father, Clay Lawrence, mother Christine Conner, step-father Garmon Conner, and sister Tonya Lagan. She was also preceded in death by her first-born twins, but we rejoice that mother and children are now reunited.¹¹ She was born on August 16, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia.^{5,7,8,9,10,11} As of December 8, 1972,her married name was Griggs.⁹ She married Harvey Meade Griggs on December 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,9 Kerry Clay Lawrence and Harvey Meade Griggs were divorced on November 1, 1988 at Roanoke, Virginia.¹⁰ Kerry Clay Lawrence died on January 27, 2025 at Virginia at age 72.¹¹

     Clay Earl Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,14,11 He Funeral services for Clay Earl Lawrence, 21, who was killed yesterday in an accident near Pinehurst, N.C., will be held Friday with burial in Wilson Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lawrence, Terrys Fork; four sisters, Mrs. Fred Harmon, Mrs. H. D. James, Roanoke; Mrs. Leslie Wimmer, Miss Jarrett Lawrence, Terrys Fork.¹⁴      He was born on February 13, 1931 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,6,8,11,12 He married Christine Wimmer, daughter of Willie Lewis "Will" Wimmer and Ida D. Holt, on August 20, 1949 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^{3,4,5,6,8,17,10} Clay Earl Lawrence died on July 16, 1952 at Pinehurst, Moore Co., North Carolina, at age 21; Died in a truck accident.^2,18,6,14,11

     George Eldridge Yopp Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,1 His Social Security Number was 226-40-2700.⁸ He was born on December 22, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,8,1,2,4 He married Evelyn Edna Lawrence, daughter of Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence and Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, on October 10, 1931 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^10,11,3 George Eldridge Yopp Sr. died on January 6, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 95.^9,8,1,11 He YOPP, George E. Sr., 95, of Salem, died Sunday, January 6, 2002. He was a native of Floyd County and had been a longtime Salem resident. He retired from the Virginia Baptist Home, where he had worked as their farm manager for many years. He is survived by his son, George E. Yopp, Jr. and wife, Ann Louise Yopp; daughters, Joyce Y. Basham and husband, Carl, Dolly E. Grantham and husband, Charles; grandchildren, Richard N. Yopp, Monica Perry, Tommy Sheppard, Tony Sheppard, and Traie Grantham. A graveside service will be held at the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. on January 8, 2002.⁹

     Her Social Security Number was 229-32-0022.⁶ Peggy Jean Francisco Peggy Francisco Fleenor, 77, of Thaxton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2008. She was a daughter of the late Guy Francisco of Wise; her mother, the late Ada Adams; and her stepfather, the late Sid Adams, of Salem. She is survived by her loving husband, Charlie Fleenor. She is also survived by her daughter, Charlotte Lawrence and fiance, Ed Wimmer, of Boones Mill; two sons, Buddy Lawrence, of Salem, and Tommy Lawrence and his wife, Beth, of Thaxton; two stepdaughters, Judy Augey, of Altavista, and Mary Jo Quist and husband, Freddy, of Blue Ridge; one stepson, Mark Fleenor and wife, Shelly, of New Mexico; two sisters, Jenny Bohon and husband, Bruce, of Salem, and Sidney Faye Gunner, of Roanoke; one niece, Brenda Hodges and husband, Paul, of Salem; one nephew, Bruce Bohon and wife, Judy, of Salem; six grandchildren, Scott Bryant, Christy Martin, Taylor and Trey Lawrence, Courtney, Josh and Kris Lawrence; six greatgrandchildren; and her special pet, Andy. She was a retired secretary with General Electric. She was also a member of Thaxton Baptist Church. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing softball. Peggy also had her private pilot's license, and loved flying with her family to the Bahamas. During her high school years, she played trumpet, in the Andrew Lewis High School band and was a Virginia State champion in archery in 1957. She also competed in the Senior Olympics, winning three medals, in track and field and swimming. There were a few other activities she really enjoyed in her spare time, included hunting and fishing. Burial will follow in Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery.⁴ She was buried at Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery, Bedford Co., Virginia.^4,7 She was born on February 6, 1930 at Wise Co., Virginia.^3,8,7,6,5 She married Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence, son of Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence and Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, on July 31, 1948 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,9,3 As of July 31, 1948,her married name was Lawrence.³ Peggy Jean Francisco and Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence were divorced on November 8, 1972 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Peggy Jean Francisco married Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence, son of Early Raymond "Earl" Lawrence and Sarah Ollie Minnie Lawrence, on July 31, 1973 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.³ Peggy Jean Francisco and Thurston Earl "Buddy" Lawrence were divorced on September 26, 1979 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁸ Peggy Jean Francisco died on January 16, 2008 at Bedford Co., Virginia, at age 77.^4,10,6

     Her Social Security Number was 223-36-2212.⁶ Margaret Jane "Maggie" Chatham was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^7,8,2 She was born on May 17, 1882 at Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pennsylvania.^1,8,2,3 She married Everette Ballard Elmore, son of Paul Newton Elmore and Laura Katherine "Lora" Hancock, on April 22, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,9,2,5 As of April 22, 1903,her married name was Elmore.⁵ Margaret Jane "Maggie" Chatham died on December 15, 1970 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.^1,8,2

     His Social Security Number was 224-34-4606.¹⁷ Albert Wesley Wimmer was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, 1078 Huffville Road, NE, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,18,6,8 He was born on September 16, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia; The Virginia Birth Records have a birth date of Sep 17, 1925.^{1,17,6,7,8,9,19,10} He married Sarah Diana Lawrence, daughter of Stanley Earl Lawrence and Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr, on June 5, 1948 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^{1,2,20,21,4,22} Albert Wesley Wimmer died on December 5, 1997 at Check, Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 72.^{2,17,5,6,8,19} He WIMMER, Albert Wesley 72 of Check, passed away at his home December 5, 1997. He was a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church, President of Wimmer Real Estate, Inc., a member of American Legion Post 127 and Check Ruritan Club. He served on the Floyd Co. Board of Supervisors from 1976-1980. He served in World War II Company F, 387 Infantry, 97 Division in France, Germany, Czechoslovakia. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge. Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star for Meritorious achievement in the European Theater of Operations. He also served in the occupation of Japan for nine months. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar H. & Claude Ridinger Wimmer, a brother Lamer Wimmer and a sister, Marie Wimmer. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Diana Lawrence Wimmer, Check. Two sons and daughters-in-law, Lyle and Jean Wimmer, Roanoke; Rene' and Susan Wimmer, Salem. Grandchildren and spouse; Adam and Lynda Wimmer, Katie Wimmer, all of Roanoke, Kayla Wimmer, Dylan Wimmer, both of Salem. Brothers and sisters-in-law, Harless and L.Z. Wimmer, Salem, Winston and Irene Wimmer, Pilot, Va, Ray and Marie June Wimmer, Rachel Wimmer all of Christiansburg. Sisters and brothers-in-law, Daphne McNeil, Lois and Charlie Epperly, Dorothy and Lewis Meredith all of Christiansburg. Mother-in-law, Mrs. S.E. Lawrence, Check. Aunt, Weeta Goins, Christiansburg. Co-workers; Judy Hylton and Darlene Hylton, Floyd. Several nieces and nephews a host of friends. Funeral services will be Monday, December 8, 1997 at 2 p.m. at Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Lane Spigener and Rev. Michael Vest officiating. Interment will follow in Huffville Cemetery. Music by Martha Thompson and Patricia Bower. Friends may call at Gardner Funeral Home Sunday where the family will be from 2 until 4 p.m. and 7 until 9 p.m. Flowers appreciated, but memorials gifts may be made to Havens Chapel United Methodist Church, Rt. 1, Box 81, Check, Va 24072 or to the New River Valley Hospice, Inc. 111 W. Main St., Christiansburg, Va 24073. on December 6, 1997.²

     Giles Ammon Stewart was buried at Madison Cemetery (also known as Old Montgomery Cemetery), Shawsville, Montgomery Co., Virginia.^3,4 He was born on December 31, 1858 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.¹ He married Julia Ann Creasy on September 21, 1875 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^1,2 Giles Ammon Stewart died on March 12, 1917 at Dark Run, Montgomery Co., Virginia, at age 58.¹

     Eula Blanche Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹⁰ Her Social Security Number was 227-16-0997.¹¹ She was born on March 16, 1917 at Simpsons, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{6,1,11,10,8,4} As of September 15, 1936,her married name was Goodwin.³ She married Buford Charles Goodwin Sr. on September 15, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^5,3,10,9,12 Eula Blanche Hall died on November 21, 2006 at Florida at age 89.^11,10

     Buford Charles Goodwin Sr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^7,5 His Social Security Number was 231-24-1824.³ He was born on January 2, 1910 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,7,5,6 He married Eula Blanche Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, on September 15, 1936 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^8,4,7,9,5 Buford Charles Goodwin Sr. died on September 22, 2002 at Lady Lake, Lake Co., Florida, at age 92.^3,7,5 He GOODWIN, Buford Charles Sr., 92, died in Lady Lake, Florida, Sunday, September 22, 2002. "Boots" was born in Salem, Virginia, and lived there until he moved to Radford, Va. in 1935, where he opened his photographic studio. He and his wife, Eula, reared their four children there, and then retired to his native Salem, Va. They moved to Florida in 1998 to be near their only daughter. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Eula Hall Goodwin; his daughter, Anne Goodwin Nelson of Lady Lake, Florida; his three sons, B. Charles Goodwin, Jr. and wife, Dannie of Freeport, Florida, Gary Gaines Goodwin of Long Beach, Calif., William Montgomery Goodwin and wife, Valerie of Brentwood, Calif; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will be cremated and his ashes buried in Sherwood Cemetery in Salem, Virginia. on September 29, 2002.⁵

     Ruby Fern Hall married Robert Stanley "Bob" Sides.^5,8,9,7 Her Social Security Number was 224-09-1844.¹⁰ Ruby Fern Hall was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁵ Her married name was Sides. She was born on June 9, 1918 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,5,1,2,4 As of October 15, 1937,her married name was Wingo.¹¹ She married Jesse Thomas Wingo on October 15, 1937 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹¹ Ruby Fern Hall and Jesse Thomas Wingo were divorced on April 12, 1941 at Virginia.¹² As of April 21, 1941,her married name was Garven.^5,1,2,9 Ruby Fern Hall married Larry Garven on April 21, 1941.^5,1,2,9,13 Ruby Fern Hall died on June 18, 2002 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 84.^5,10,9 She SIDES, Ruby Hall Garven, still looking younger than her 84 years, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2002. Ruby spent several years tormented by Alzheimer's Disease, which robbed her of her keen enjoyment of life and her expertise in the business world. Ruby was born on June 9, 1918, in Floyd County, Va. to Eliza Lawrence Hall and Edgar Eldon Hall. Later, her family moved to Salem, Va. After completing high school and some college, Ruby moved to Washington, D.C. to begin her employment. She soon met Larry Garven, her wonderful first husband and the devoted father of their three children. During their married life, Ruby and Larry always worked together in their businesses-a restaurant in Washington, D.C., the Gayheart Restaurant (Culpeper, Va.), the All Star Bowling Lanes Restaurant (Roanoke, Va.), and Beltone Hearing Service (Roanoke, Va.) After several heart attacks and battling Alzheimer's Disease, Larry passed away in 1976. Ruby continued to strengthen her expertise in antiques and art and later became an active, licensed appraiser. Ruby, an avid walker in Tanglewood Mall, was also a "regular" at the Roanoke Athletic Club for many years. Ruby always enjoyed a challenging game of Bridge with friends. Ruby's life was blessed by meeting and soon marrying the second love of her life, Robert Sides. They shared their love of travel across many countries until Bob's unfortunate death in 1991. When Ruby's mental health began to fail, God blessed her with J.R. and Ilene Wimmer, who moved into her home and became her wonderful care providers and extended family. We know that Ruby would not have enjoyed so many of her final years without their patient, loving, dedicated care. Ruby was a member of Rainbow Forest Baptist Church in Troutville, Va. She was well-known in the Abundant Life Sunday School Class for her scrumptious Chocolate Mint Petit Fours. Ruby is predeceased by her parents, both her husbands, a brother, Euray Hall, a sister, Agatha Smith, and a nephew, Robert Howard. Saddened by her passing, Ruby is survived by two sisters, Eula Goodwin (Buford) of Lady Lake, Florida and Pauline Seal of Salem, Va; three daughters, Carole Anne Willhide, Crescent City, Calif., Donna Finney (Curtis) of Suwanee, Ga., and Vicki Trest Dalton (Earl) of Fincastle, Va. Ruby loved her four grandchildren, Michael Willhide, Crescent City, Calif., Kevin Finney, Roanoke, Va., Stacy Finney, Suwanee, Ga., and Jennifer Trest Shepherd, Roanoke, Va. "Grandma Ruby" has three precious great-grandchildren, Shayna, Keiley and Jayden, all of Roanoke, Va. Ruby and her family would like to thank Dr. Michael Basile and his nursing staff for their years of conscientious medical care and the Carilion Hospice Team (Nan, Myrna, Martha and Clara) for their loving care. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park, Salem, Va. on June 20, 2002.⁵

     Larry Garven was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 He was born on July 2, 1916 at New York.¹ He married Ruby Fern Hall, daughter of Edgar Eldon "Ed" Hall and Elizabeth Elzora "Eliza" Lawrence, on April 21, 1941.^3,4,5,1,2 Larry Garven died on January 4, 1976 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 59.¹ He Larry Garven, age 59, of 3758 Southway Drive SW passed away in a local hospital Sunday. He was the son of Sadie and the Tate Nathan Garven, of Bayside, Long Island. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Hall Garven; three daughters, Mrs. Donna G. Finney, Troutville, Mrs. Vicki G. Trest, Gaithersburg, Md., and Mrs. Carole G. Willhide, Scranton, Pa; one brother, Jerome Garven, Bayside, Long Island; one sister, Theodora Lake, West Orange, N.J; also surviving are four grandchildren. Interment in Sherwood. on January 6, 1976.²

     His Social Security Number was 235-10-7126.¹¹ Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr. was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,1,7 He was born on May 4, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia; On his WWI Draft Registration card Abe listed his birth date as May 4, 1900.^{12,1,3,2,13,4,7,11,5,6} He married Ethel Mae Vest, daughter of Charles William "Charlie Will" Vest and Octavia Frances Iddings, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,14,7 Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr. died on July 12, 1977 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 78.^12,1,4 He Bluefield, West Virginia - Abe J. Lawrence died Tuesday afternoon following a short illness. Born May 4, 1899 in Floyd County, Va., he was the son of the late John and Sarah Conner Lawrence. He was a retired foreman for the American Coal Company. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bluefield. He received a 50 year membership pin from the Bailey Lodge #137 A.F. & A.M. at Mountcalm, West Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maye Vest Lawrence; one daughter, Mrs. Jean L. Gibson. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Curtis (Frances) Helmandollar, Salem; one son, John Lawrence, Bluefield; one brother, S. E. Lawrence, Check; four sisters, Miss Ollie Lawrence, Mrs. Ada Lawson, Mrs. Myrtle Hamblin, Mrs. Eliza Hall, all of Salem; six grandchildren. Internment will be in the Wilson Cemetery in Check, Va. on July 21, 1977.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 500-05-6138.⁴ Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams was buried at Moore Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri.^4,7 He was born on November 10, 1868 at Nelson Co., Virginia.^3,4 He married Mary Jane Huffman on September 22, 1894 at Mokane, Callaway Co., Missouri.^1,2,8 Cornelius Washington "Cam" "C. W." Williams died on March 18, 1950 at Nevada, Vernon Co., Missouri, at age 81.^3,4

     His Social Security Number was 719-03-4526.⁶ Everette Ballard Elmore was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^12,3,4,5 He was born on April 6, 1878 at New Castle, Craig Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,6,7 He married Margaret Jane "Maggie" Chatham, daughter of William Gast Chatham and Margaret Jane Trask, on April 22, 1903 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,13,4,10 Everette Ballard Elmore died on June 5, 1952 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 74; Died of chronic asthma.^{1,14,13,3,4,5} He Everett Ballard Elmore, Sr., 74, died yesterday at his home, 610 lucerne St. N. W. He was a retired Norfolk and Western machinist and have been employed by the railway for 48 years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Margaret Jane Elmore, three daughters and two sons; Mrs. R. R. Conner, Roanoke; Mrs. E. G. Gramham, Lynchburg; Mrs. C. E. Poole, Charleston, Ind; W. W. Elmore and E. P. Elmore, Roanoke; three sisters and three brothers; Mrs. Lena Dodd, Washington, D. C; Mrs. Christine Keyser, Sparks, Nev; Mrs. Sloan Epperly, Leslie Elmore and Bonnie Elmore, Roanoke; and Blaine Elmore, Little Rock, Ark. Funeral will be conducted at Oakey's Chapel at 4 p.m. tomorrow by the Rev. J. E. Stockman. Interment will be in Fairview. on June 6, 1952.⁵

     Ethel Mae Vest was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,4 She Mrs. Mae Vest Lawrence, 64, of McComas, W.Va., died Wednesday in a Bluefield hospital. Surviving are her husband, Abe Lawrence, McComas; a son, Johnny A. Lawrence, Bluefield, W.Va; two daughters, Mrs. Roland Gibson, Denver, Colo; Mrs. Curtis Helmandoller, Salem; four sisters, Mrs. W. A. Compton, Mrs. Ada Sexton, both of Floyd; Mrs. Marcella Conner, Salem, Mrs. C. O. Carr, Check; three brothers, H. L. Vest, S. T. Vest both of Pilot; Albert Vest, Check. Burial in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County.⁴ She was born on September 28, 1899 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^11,1,3,2,6,5 She married Abraham John "Abe" Lawrence Sr., son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 21, 1925 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^3,2,6,4,12 As of November 21, 1925,her married name was Lawrence. Ethel Mae Vest died on October 30, 1963 at Bluefield, Mercer Co., West Virginia, at age 64.^11,1,4

     His Social Security Number was 226-28-0254.⁹ Stanley Earl Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,1,11 He was born on May 23, 1901 at Flint, Floyd Co., Virginia.^{9,10,4,11,2,12} He married Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr, daughter of Cary Oliver Carr and Lucy Rejinner "Jiner" Vest, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{4,10,1,12,13,14} Stanley Earl Lawrence died on April 7, 1991 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 89.^9,10,1,11,12 He Stanley Earl Lawrence, age 89, of Route 1, Check, died Sunday, April 7, 1991, in a Roanoke hospital. He was the son of the late John W. and Sarah Conner Lawrence and was preceded in death by a son, Clay Earl Lawrence. He was a retired merchant and a member of Haven's Chapel United Methodist Church for more than 50 years, having served as Superintendent of Sunday School and as trustee of the church. He was a 50 year member of Floyd Masonic Lodge #329 AF & AM. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Carr Lawrence; four daughters and sons-in-law, Stanley Bea and Frederick M. Harmon; June and Russell James, both of Roanoke; Diana and Wesley Wimmer, Pilot; "Pinky" and John Jinnett, Knoxville, Tenn; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in the Wilson Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be, Lyle Wimmer, Rene Wimmer, John Lawrence, Clay Vest, Martin Roberts, and Hubert Barton. on April 9, 1991.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 226-92-0757.¹¹ Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^12,13,1 She was born on March 9, 1903 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{11,12,7,13,2,8,1} She married Stanley Earl Lawrence, son of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on November 16, 1921 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^{7,12,14,8,1,9} As of November 16, 1921,her married name was Lawrence. Audrey Bea "Granny" Carr died on December 11, 1999 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 96.^11,1,13,15 She LAWRENCE, Audrey Bea Carr, 96, of Check, died Saturday, December 11, 1999, in Skyline Manor Nursing Home in Floyd. She was a member of Havens Chapel United Methodist Church where she had taught Sunday School and was a member of the UMW. She was an accomplished poet and had won several awards for her writings. In 1983, she was named Mother of the Year for Family Life in Floyd County. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and was known by all as "Granny." She was born to Carey O. and Rejina Carr on March 9, 1903. She and her husband, Stanley E. Lawrence had celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary before his death in 1991. She was also preceded in death by son, Clay Earl Lawrence; daughter, June James; an infant son; brother, R.M. Carr; sister, Ortha C. Nolley; granddaughter, Fredrica Harmon Roberts; and son-in-law, Wesley Wimmer. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Stanley Bea and Frederick M. Harmon of Roanoke, Jarrette "Pinky" and John Jinnett of Knoxville, Tenn., and Diana L. Wimmer of Check; sister, Etta Mae Carr of Roanoke; son-in-law, Russell James of Roanoke; grandchildren, Stephana "Stacey" and Hubert Barton of Radford, Lyle and Jean Wimmer of Charlotte, N.C., Kerry Clay Lawrence of Roanoke, Rene' and Susan Wimmer of Salem, and Chetley Harmon of Roanoke; stepgrandchildren, Jackie and Rev. Bruce Day of Rome, Ga., Jeffery Jinnett of Knoxville, Tenn., Robin and CMDR. Clyde Porter of Seattle, Wash., and Jill and Steve Daniel of Reidsville, N.C; great-grandchildren, Dr. Carol Roberts, Dr. Will Carvajal, both of Richmond, Emily and Lt. Keith Pyle of Yokosuka, Japan, Adam Wimmer, Katie Wimmer, both of Charlotte, N.C., Travis Barton of Roanoke, Matthew Barton of Concord, N.C., Katie Griggs of Roanoke, Kayla Wimmer, and Dylan Wimmer, both of Salem; and eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Interment at Wilson Cemetery. on December 14, 1999.¹

     Loretta Shan Lawrence was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina.^5,6 Her Social Security Number was 231-24-4521.¹¹ She was born on December 23, 1926 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,11,2,3,4,5 She married Robert Warren Robertson Sr. on July 16, 1949 at Roanoke, Virginia.² As of July 16, 1949,her married name was Robertson.² Loretta Shan Lawrence and Robert Warren Robertson Sr. were divorced before October 9, 1954.^1,2 As of October 9, 1954,her married name was McKeithen.¹ Loretta Shan Lawrence married Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,7,1,2 Loretta Shan Lawrence died on October 19, 2003 at Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^11,4,5,6 She Mrs. Loretta Lawrence McKeithen, 76, of Scotia Village, died Sunday, Oct. 19, 2003, in Scotland Memorial Hospital. Mrs. McKeithen was a registered nurse and an Air Force veteran. She worked at Scotland Memorial Hospital and taught nursing at Richmond Community College. Mrs. McKeithen was a charter board member of Hospice of Scotland County, where she was a volunteer nurse, volunteer coordinator and was chairwoman of the Tree of Remembrance. She was a board member of the Scotland County End of Life Care Coalition and was on the board of the Scotland Memorial Foundation. Mrs. McKeithen received the Governor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service in 1989. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Laurinburg Presbyterian Church by the Revs. Jim Holderness, Elizabeth Forester and Leighton McKeithen. Burial will be in Hillside Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by McDougald Funeral Home and Crematorium. Mrs. McKeithen is survived by a son, Ian McKeithen of Houston; two daughters, Shan Chase of Cameron and Karen Schaede of Greensboro; a brother, Weldon Lawrence Jr. of Roanoke, Va; and six grandchildren. on October 21, 2003.⁶

     His Social Security Number was 224-24-4565.¹⁰ Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. was born on May 30, 1925 at McComas, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^{1,10,8,9,11,12} He married Doris May/Mae Wright, daughter of Wiley Ernest Wright and Girlie May Martin, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3,13,8 Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr. died on February 13, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 80.^3,10,4,12 He Weldon T. Lawrence, Jr. (W.J.) 80, of Roanoke, passed away Monday February 13, 2006. He is preceded in death by his parents, Weldon T., Sr. and Rena Lawrence and sister, Loretta Lawrence McKeithen. Mr. Lawrence was a graduate of Roanoke College and served in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge. He was owner and president of Lawrence Transportation Systems from 1950-1995 and served on many boards and civic organizations. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Doris Wright Lawrence; daughter, Elizabeth Lawrence Whitley and husband, William John Whitley, Charlotte; son, Weldon S. Lawrence (Chip) and wife, Kimberly Hall; grandchildren, Jenna Elizabeth Lawrence, Mary Catherine Lawrence and Jordan Kay Lawrence; and many nieces and nephews. on February 14, 2006.³

     Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen was buried at Hillside Memorial Park, Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina.⁴ His Social Security Number was 245-22-9231.⁹ He was born on March 7, 1924 at Greenwood, Moore Co., North Carolina.^{9,3,4,10,5,7,8,11} He married Loretta Shan Lawrence, daughter of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on October 9, 1954 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,1,2,5 Dr. Murdoch Ritchie "Murd" McKeithen died on March 13, 2000 at Laurinburg, Scotland Co., North Carolina, at age 76.^9,4,10,11 He LAURINBURG -- Dr. Murdoch Ritchie McKeithen, 76, of 708 Frederick Ave. died Monday in his home. Dr. McKeithen was an obstetrician-gynecologist for 39 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Dr. McKeithen was a member of Laurinburg Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Laurinburg Presbyterian Church by Dr. Nick Mager. Dr. McKeithen is survived by his wife, Loretta L. McKeithen of the home; two daughters, Shan M. Chase of Cameron and Karen M. Schaede of Greensboro; a son, Ian M. McKeithen of Sugarland, Texas; a sister, Isabel M. Thomas of Cameron; a brother, the Rev. Leighton McKeithen of Fayetteville; and six grandchildren. on March 14, 2000.⁶

     Doris May/Mae Wright was born on May 9, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,5 She married Weldon Theodore "W.J." Lawrence Jr., son of Weldon Theodore Lawrence and Rena Elizabeth Muncy, on December 27, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4 As of December 27, 1947,her married name was Lawrence.⁴ Doris May/Mae Wright died on March 7, 2016 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 88.³ She Doris Wright Lawrence, of Roanoke, Va., died peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2016, at the Glebe. She was born on May 9, 1927, to Wiley and Girlie Wright in Roanoke, Va. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Weldon T. Lawrence Jr; and her brother, Wiley Wright. Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Weldon (Chip) S. Lawrence and wife, Kimberly; her daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) Whitley and husband, Bill; her granddaughters, Jenna Lawrence Grigg and husband, Walter, Kate Lawrence Peyton and husband, Matt, and Jordan K. Lawrence; her brother, Tracy Wright and his wife, Eileen; and many nieces and nephews. She graduated from William Fleming High School and attended Roanoke College, where she met her husband. She was a lifelong Roanoke resident where she enjoyed being with her friends, playing bridge and gardening. Doris was a supporter of The Taubman Museum of Art, The Roanoke Transportation Museum, The Roanoke Foundation, The Discovery Shop and many other volunteer organizations. She was also a member of Second Presbyterian Church. We would like to say a special thanks to all the people who cared for her at The Glebe Nursing Unit and to Peggy Wise, her caregiver. on March 9, 2016.³

     Her Social Security Number was 227-44-8057.⁹ Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^10,11,12,8 She was born on August 6, 1906 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^9,10,11,1,8 As of June 1, 1927,her married name was Hamlin.³ She married James Harvey Hamlin on June 1, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^12,1,3,8,13 Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence died on March 6, 1990 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 83.^9,10,12,11,8 She Mrs. Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin, age 83, of Salem, died Tuesday, March 6, 1990. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harvey Hamlin. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James, Jr. and Vera Hamlin; daughter and son-in-law, Barney and Herndon Grice; four grandsons; one granddaughter; one stepgrandson; two stepgranddaughters; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Stanley Lawrence, Check, Va; one sister, Ada Texer, Salem. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel, Salem, with the Rev. Joe T. Lindsoe officiating. Interment will be in Wilson Cemetery, Floyd County. Friends may call at the funeral home. on March 7, 1990.¹²

     James Harvey Hamlin was buried at Wilson Cemetery, Daniel's Run Road (Rt. 661), Locust Grove, Floyd Co., Virginia.^5,6 He was born on July 20, 1905 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.^5,6,2,3 He married Myrtle Shan "Shannie" Lawrence, daughter of John William Lawrence and Sarah Elizabeth "Liz" Conner, on June 1, 1927 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,3,7,4 James Harvey Hamlin died on March 19, 1970 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 64.^5,6,2,4 He James Harvey Hamlin, 64, of Rt. 10, Roanoke, died Thursday in a Roanoke hospital. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Lawrence Hamlin; a daughter, Mrs. Herndon H. Grice, Salem; a son, James Junior Hamlin, Roanoke; two brothers, Cloyd Hamlin, Frank Hamlin, Winston-Salem, N.C; four sisters, Mrs. Hattie Rhodes, Mrs. Ruby Myers, Mrs. Alice Myers, Mrs. Mamie Naylor, Winston-Salem. on March 20, 1970.⁴

     James Junior Hamlin was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5 His Social Security Number was 228-30-6715.¹⁴ He was born on June 22, 1928 at Goodwill, Mercer Co., West Virginia.^2,14,4,7,8 He married Barbara Jo Jolene Brinkley on November 26, 1949 at High Point, Guilford Co., North Carolina.^2,13 James Junior Hamlin and Barbara Jo Jolene Brinkley were divorced on December 29, 1964 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁶ James Junior Hamlin married Vera Margaret Patterson on June 21, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia.^2,3,4,15 James Junior Hamlin died on October 8, 2007 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 79.^3,14,9 He James (Junior) Hamlin, 79, of Roanoke, Va. passed away on Monday, October 8, 2007. During the Korean Conflict, he served in the U.S. Army. Junior retired from Russell Transfer and for thirty-five years ran Hamlin Auction Services. Surviving are his beloved wife of thirty-nine years, Vera P. Hamlin ; sons and daughtersin-law, Dennis Alan and Mary Lou Hamlin of Davidson, N.C., James Galen and Diane Hamlin of Roanoke, and Daryl Scott and Tina Hamlin of Texas; daughter, Sharon Marie Hamlin of Texas; eleven grandchildren, Kim, Lisa, David, Denny, Aaron, Vanessa, Christie, Daryl, Jr., Wayne, Jenny and Meredith; step daughter, Carol M. White and husband, Burton, of Roanoke; special stepdaughter, Kathy M. Allred and husband, Curtis, of Salem; stepson, Robert C. McDonald and wife, Pat, of Abingdon; several greatgrandchildren; and a sister, Barney Grice and husband, Duck, of Salem. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with military honors by the U.S. Army. on October 9, 2007.³